UPDATED: Sheriff's office looking for minivan seen near site where two Virginia Tech students were murdered

November 17, 2009

Investigators would like to talk to the driver of a Silver or Grey minivan seen on Craig Creek Road, at Caldwell Fields, the night of the murders on August 26.

UPDATED 5:46 p.m. Wednesday

People who live near the spot where Tech students David Metzler and Heidi Childs were killed are urging investigators to provide more details about the mystery minivan they're seeking.

News7 reported Tuesday investigators are looking for the driver of a grey or silver minivan that was in the area the night of the murders.

Metzler and Childs were shot to death August 26 and found the next morning along Craig Creek Road in Montgomery County.

Folks who live along the road say the unsolved murders are unnerving.

"We double check the windows and doors all the time and pull the curtains shut at night where I used to not and when he's not home I usually don't even check the mail," says resident Cath Sikkenga.

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If you have any information about the case, call the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.

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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding the deaths of David Metzler and Heidi Childs.

Investigators would like to talk to the driver of a Silver or Grey minivan seen on Craig Creek Road, at Caldwell Fields, the night of the murders on August 26.

The sheriff's office asked that anyone who traveled on Craig Creek Road the night of the homicides to come forward, but we're told no one driving a silver minivan has come forward to speak with investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 540-382-2951.

Here is the full news release:

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Investigative Division, is seeking information regarding the homicides of David Metzler and Heidi Childs.

Investigators have received information that a Silver or Grey minivan was seen on Craig Creek Road, at Caldwell Fields, the night of the murders, August 26, 2009.

All persons who traveled on Craig Creek Road, the night of the homicides, have been asked to come forward and speak with law enforcement. As of this date, no person or persons who operate a silver minivan have come forward to speak with investigators.

Therefore, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office requests the operator of said vehicle to come forward, and requests the citizens to report any information they might have as to person(s) that are known to operate a silver minivan and are believed to have been in the area of Craig Creek Road on or about the date of the homicides.

A reward of over $60,000.00 is available for any person who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender in this investigation. Please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office with any information at (540) 382- 2951.